WRITER'S LOG: Jan 24th, 2008
Yes, I've finished my final draft of my book. Yippee! And, even more importantly, I've decided I like the book again (some of the early chapters are weak, that's all).
After working on it all day every day from Monday to today - which means I didn't do any 'work' - I have finally got to the last page, more or less satisfied! And it's a great, great feeling.
I know that there's more work to be done - a little tidy here, a little tidy there - but I can knock that off in a few days, for sure! Now I have to find a publisher. That's the next job!
Anyway, to all those people who are following my progress here (haha! - that's no one, then!), I feel good. Ecstatic, even! (And also relieved). Time for a beer. And then...
Onwards!...
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1 comment:
Congratulations on completing your final draft! I just stumbled onto your blog while looking something up...
I've recently started writing a novel, and look forward to reading more about your process from page one to the end.
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